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Ruth Ben-Ghiat

Professor of History and Italian, New York University.

New York City, New York, USA.

US Politics

Trump’s promotion of an image of strength after assassination attempt borrows from authoritarian playbook

— Since the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, his supporters have used the incident to bolster his image of strength. This tactic mirrors historical patterns where leaders turn such attempts into symbols of their resilience and authority.

By Ruth Ben-Ghiat Jul 29, 2024

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